V.G. Shadrov – Ph.D. (Phys.-Math.), Leading Research Scientist, Scientific-Practical Materials Research Centre
A.E. Dmitrieva – Junior Research Scientist, Scientific-Practical Materials Research Centre
A.V. Boltushkin – Ph.D. (Phys.-Math.), Leading Research Scientist, Scientific-Practical Materials Research Centre
E-mail: nemtsevich@ifttp.bas-net.by

In the present paper patterning technology peculiarities and magnetic media parameters are analyzed as well as high anisotropy materials and new alternatives for the next generation of magnetic recording media

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